Welcome to the Chemical Engineering Department of the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals here in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The Department is one of the largest of its kind in Saudi Arabia, providing a broad range of educational and research opportunities. Chemical Engineers are at the forefront of technology in all industries and their role in modern society is becoming increasingly important. Chemical Engineers have unlimited number of roles; they design, implement and supervise industrial processes where matter undergoes change.